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This coming March 14 and 15, a chic brocante will be in the Village St. Paul area of Le Marais, in the 4th Arrondissement of Paris. In the Jewish Quartier of Paris, Village St. Paul is a well known hunting ground for fine antiques, arts and food. One of my favorite antique shops in all of […]

Paris only has two sanctioned sales during the year — in January just after the Christmas break and in July just before the August holiday. This year’s winter shopping sale season begins on January 7 and ends on Valentine’s Day. Unlike sales in the U.S., stores are open mostly during normal hours, except have extended days open on a […]

Although New Year festivities are over, there are plenty of things to do and see in Paris this January and February before the winter season ends. Our favorite places to visit and things to do after the New Year this winter season in Paris include the following: Share on Facebook

The City of Lights literally sparkles at night during the festive winter season, as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees and narrow streets of Paris glow with twinkling lights, Christmas ornaments and decorations through the New Year. Share on Facebook

Nothing exudes the spirit and festiveness of Christmas more than the traditional Christmas markets in Paris. Sip hot spiced wine while shopping for artisan cheeses, giant-sized ginger bread cookies, sausages, wines and other winter season specialties. Each market has its own character, but it very much feels like being in Strasbourg, or the really charming […]

What better way to experience the beauty of Paris in the winter than ice skating? Several venues in Paris offer ice skating, either for a low fee or even for free. The primary venue is located at Hotel de Ville. Every year this rink is packed with local Parisians, as well as, tourists who want to experience […]